Don--

Rosewood Guitar! That is a seriously cool store. :) We used to send all our classical guitar customers there before we beefed up our nylon-strung section a bit. Still do, of course, if we don't have what a customer is looking for.

Go Mom and Pop! :) I understand people wanting to get the best deal possible, but people who come into Dusty Strings overwhelmingly tell us how great it is to find such a diverse independent store.

Wilco, sounds like you've got a similar groove going on--folk-based, with a really wide selection of instruments. It's that kind of diversity that helps smaller businesses keep that competitive edge with Guitar Center.

Molly